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Kishori Shahane

Kishori shahane ajita premiere
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Kishori Shahane Vij is an Indian classical and folk dancer, actress, and producer who works in Marathi and Hindi cinema and television. She is known for her appearances in popular Hindi television serials and for her participation in the reality show Bigg Boss Marathi 2.

Key facts

Name Kishori Shahane Vij
Occupation Actress, classical and folk dancer, producer
Industries Marathi and Hindi films and television
Spouse Deepak Balraj Vij (Hindi filmmaker)
Notable television Kohi Apna Sa, Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, Ishq Mein Marjawan, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye
Reality television Bigg Boss Marathi 2 (2019), finished fifth

Background

Shahane is trained in Indian classical and folk dance, and has used this background through her career as a performer in films and on television. She is married to Hindi filmmaker Deepak Balraj Vij, and uses the name Kishori Shahane Vij professionally.

Career

Film and production

Shahane has appeared in Marathi and Hindi films. She has also worked as a producer, and was associated with the production of a film based on the life of Sai Baba of Shirdi.

Television

On Hindi television, Shahane appeared in Kohi Apna Sa in 2001. She subsequently featured in serials including Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and Ishq Mein Marjawan.

From October 2020 until January 2024, she played the role of Bhavani Chavan in the StarPlus serial Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. She also portrayed Babita Singh Ahuja in Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye.

Reality television

In 2019, Shahane took part in the second season of the Marathi-language reality show Bigg Boss Marathi 2, where she finished in the fifth place.

Timeline

  • 2001 – Appeared in Kohi Apna Sa.
  • 2019 – Participated in Bigg Boss Marathi 2, finishing fifth.
  • October 2020 – January 2024 – Played Bhavani Chavan in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin.
  • Played Babita Singh Ahuja in Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye.

Significance

Shahane's career spans dance, Marathi and Hindi film, film production, and long-running Hindi television serials, making her a recognisable figure across multiple Indian entertainment industries.

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